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Grand Rapids, Minnesota

city · Itasca County

At a glance

11,207
Population
$213,800
Median home value (all homes)
30% below U.S. median
$288,625
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,090/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$61,029
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
15 min
Average commute
88.4%
Homes with broadband
99.98%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes12% below
Insurance6% below
Commute cost46% below
For business: Minnesota is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college65 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates95.5%
College graduates28.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority
The Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority (GREDA) is a public body that advances the expansion of the local economy through business assistance, recruitment and retention and expansion. To encourage economic investment and prosperity in Grand Rapids and the surrounding region, GREDA works closely with businesses to identify creative solutions to challenging problems, generate enhanced opportunities for growth, and help them achieve their short- and long-term goals.
region Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board
State agency focused on economic development and resource-based growth in northeastern Minnesota, offering business loans, grants, redevelopment programs, and related resources to communities and businesses.
state Arrowhead Regional Development Commission
ARDC is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization serving the seven-county Arrowhead Region in northeast Minnesota. Its mission is to provide local units of government and citizen groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems, and fostering local leadership to promote economic growth.
state Economic Dev Association of Minnesota
EDAM champions economic development through education, collaboration and advocacy. It is a state-wide association of professionals who specialize in economic development, with members in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who stay informed and connected to current economic development strategies and best practices.
state Minnesota Dept of Empl & Economic Dev
Minnesota's state agency that provides employment services, workforce development, unemployment insurance support, business financing, and economic development programs for residents and businesses.
state Minnesota Power Economic Development
Minnesota Power has the resources, connections and experience to help companies find sites and secure capital for expansion and relocation projects in our service area. It also provides private sector leadership in economic development.
state North Saint Paul Economic Development
The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) was established to precipitate future development, increase the tax base, promote employment, and enhance the overall quality of life in North St. Paul; it sets goals, meets regularly, and can provide momentum and a vision for economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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